Parish Life – Our Weekly Blog

Galatians Bible Study: Freedom in Jesus

By The Rev. Bill Carroll

In any given group of Episcopalians, you will find a variety of perspectives, alongside a deep and abiding trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Our faith is at once very

Marc Chagall’s The Story of Exodus Comes to Christ Church Cranbrook

The generous gift of Marc Chagall’s signed edition of The Story of Exodus, donated by Joanne and Richard Brodie, adds a profound narrative of God’s liberation by a major Jewish artist to the sacred artwork of Christ

Friday Night Live Reimagined – Song, Story, Spirit

By Kisma Jordan

There’s something special about hearing someone share a story in their own voice. It’s not a rehearsed speech or a biography. It’s simply a person in a room, opening up about what they’ve lived,

More Than a Ministry: Finding Community for Young Adults

I’ve been a member of the Young Adult Group for two years now. This year, we’ve gone to Greenfield Village, Kensington Metro Park, played Whirlyball, had a game night, and are planning on going to the Renaissance

Your Story Matters Here

By Derek Collard

I recently attended the Faith in Detroit: Write In at Christ Church Cranbrook, which was hosted by the folks who are putting together the Faith in Detroit Journal, and it really got me thinking. Too

New Pieces and Old Stories Arrive in the Sanctuary

By Deborah Odette

Recently, you may have noticed some changes inside the church. At the back of St. Paul’s chapel, there is now a pedestal on which a curious sculpture, called the Beast, is installed. Across the Sanctuary,

Reflections on my two years of Education for Ministry [EfM]

By Ron Clogg

As I wrap up my second year of EfM, I can’t help but reflect on the time spent with an amazing group of people. I must admit, when I was thinking about signing up for EfM, the

June 2026 Vestry Digest

The Vestry is composed of 15 elected members of the church and several members who serve in an ex-officio capacity as Treasurers, Chancellors, and Recording Secretary.  The Rector chairs the meetings, and the other clergy and staff

EfM: A Journey Worth Taking

If you have ever thought about engaging in an academic course on the bible or exploring your faith in a deeper way, I highly recommend participating in Education for Ministry, EfM for short. This is a year-long program from

New Church, Who Dis?

by Derek Collard – Welcome and Engagement Coordinator

Being new at a church always comes with its challenges. You don’t know if you will fit in. If you are me, you are wondering if the rainbow